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Official creed of the Orthodox church Orthodox Catechism GOD THE FATHER: GOD THE FATHER is the fountainhead of the Holy Trinity. The Scriptures reveal the one God is Three Persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- eternally sharing the one divine nature. From the Father the Son is begotten before all ages and all time (Psalm 2:7; II Corinthians 11:31). It is from the Father that the Holy Spirit ... Orthodox Christians repeatedly confess, "And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified..." He is called the "promise of the Father" (Acts 1:4), given by Christ as a gift to the Church, to empower the ... The Orthodox Church does not condemn the person who keeps this propensity in check, and ministers to deviant sex practitioners who wish to find release from this inclination. Orthodox Catechism Orthodox Creed Catechism Of The Eastern Orthodox Church WRITTEN BY Rev. Constas H. Demetry, D. D. I N T R O D U C T I O N For ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-Orthodox.htm

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Did you choose your church this way??? There he will find the dynamic preaching of the good news about Christ. He will find that Peter, on Pentecost, preached a sermon about Christ at the end of which the people believed that Jesus was the divine son of God. They asked, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" Then Peter said unto them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" Acts 2:37,38. In each of the major conversion stories in the book of Acts you will find the same pattern for becoming a Christian. Faith in Christ as the divine son of ... The idea of going back and following the pattern of becoming a Christian, of worshipping and of living in the approved apostolic manner is solid ground upon which all of us can and should stand. Since disunity is wrong and displeasing to our Lord, let each one of us pray more fervently for unity of all sincere believers in Christ (John 17:21; I Cor. 1:10-13). Let us also work to ... ... https://www.bible.ca/r-choose-church.htm

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Harris, R. Laird: Theological Workbook of the Old Testament first of several meaning of Spirit (wind/power) in order to prove the Holy Spirit is nothing but hot air! Harris, R. Laird: Theological Workbook of the Old Testament How Anti-Trinitarians quoted the source What they left out to deliberately misrepresent the source and deceive you: "His 'spirit' may indicate no more than active power. (Is 40.13)" (Theological Workbook of the Old Testament, Vol 2, page 836-7) Ruah can exhibit a range of meaning. The "breath" of God may be a strong wind (Isa 40:7; 59:19; cf. Num 11:31). His "spirit" may indicate no more than active power or mood Isa 40:13, "Who hath directed the spirit [intention] of the Lord?" or, "who has known the mind [intention] of the Lord," SO Lxx and I Cor 2:16). ... Zech 1:9, 19 [H 1:9; 2:21, mal'ak, q.v). Or, appropriately, God might have his angels serve as ruhot "winds" (Ps 104:4, not "spirits"; Heb 1:7) or fire (cf. I Kgs 19:11-12). Satan is -the great, accusing spirit" (I Kgs 22:2 1). Other evil spirits could fall upon men, as ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Harris.htm

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Houses-buildings: Christian's meeting places in the first century ... Christian's meeting places in the first century 30-100AD and the Development of Church Buildings A. The primary meeting place of Christians in the Bible was the house: 1. In houses: a. Houses: Acts 12:12; Rom 16:5,14,15; 1 Cor 16:19: Col 4:15; Philemon 2 b. In upper rooms of houses: Mk 14:13-15 + Acts 1:13 c. Third floor of a house: Acts 20:7-9 2. In the Jewish temple: Acts 2:46 3. In a school: Acts 19:9 B. The development of formal church buildings: 1. First possible church building we have record of is between 123-136 AD a. An elder named Isaac built one which was destroyed in a flood in 202AD b. structure likely didn't differ architecturally from a domestic house 2. Not till the time of Constantine (300AD) do we find formal church buildings C. Are church owned buildings acceptable? 1. Divine authority for buildings is within the command to assemble: Heb 10:25 2. God doesn't care where we meet... as long as we meet 3. He has left the decision to rent, own or meet in a home up to us. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-30AD-meeting-places-christians.htm

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Sola Scriptura: All-sufficient: The Bible alone is a blueprint ... things, the declaration of the divine laws? Wherefore I exhort and entreat you all, disregard what this man and that man thinks about these things, and inquire from the Scriptures all these things; and having learnt what are the true riches, let us pursue after them that we may obtain also the eternal good things; which may we all obtain, through the grace and love towards men of our Lord Jesus Christ, with Whom, to the Father and the Holy Spirit, be glory, might, and honor, now and ever, and world without end. Amen." (John Chrysostom, Homily 13, commentary on 2 Cor 7:1) Click to View Chrysostom calls scripture, "exact balance, and square and rule for all things, the declaration of the divine laws". ... That is to say, there are no specific instructions for worship. We are given hints as to when the early Christians met for worship, i.e. on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7), but no specific directions. Nor are we given any details about how the Eucharist is to be celebrated. Our Lord ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-all-sufficient-blueprint.htm

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Review of the Official Creed of the Dominion Christian Centre They believe that Salvation is possible with Biblical instruction, Faith in and obedience to God, and true Christian fellowship -- based upon the word of God -- because of Grace. (Rom:10:14) They believe that Salvation IS not CONDITIONAL, but that works do reflect a Saved individual: Finally, they believe that Salvation comes ... In all matters, the Bible is the final, earthly authority to both the minister and the priest (the people). WHAT ELSE THEY DO BELIEVE They DO believe that one should NOT dissect the Holy God. They DO believe that the Holy Spirit is divine, but whether the Holy Spirit is God, or Jesus, or both, they are not certain. Is the Holy Spirit wholly ... (the workers). They do NOT believe in total reliance upon Jesus' shed blood for salvation. They do NOT believe that salvation is an unconditionally free gift of God. They do NOT believe salvation solely by grace through faith in Jesus, not of works. (Eph 2:8,9) written by G.O.S. Click Your Choice Go To Start: WWW.BIBLE.CA ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-2x2.htm

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Questions Pentecostals CANNOT answer! If salvation is "solely by grace," why are not all people saved since "the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men" (Titus 2:11)? Jn. 10:30 teaches that Jesus and the Father are one. But does this mean one person or a unity between persons? Does 1 Cor. 3:8 then mean that Paul and Apollos were one person? Does Eph. 5:31 mean that a husband and wife are one person? See also Gen. 11:6 and Jn. 17:21 for examples. ... Since the miracles in the NT were for the purpose of confirming the newly-revealed word (Mk. 16:20), what new revelation (i.e., not in the New Testament) is being confirmed by miracles today? If we cannot understand the bible alike, how are we to understand the confusion being generated by everyone claiming to speak under the influence of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 14:33)? If someone receives the Holy Spirit when they are saved or at baptism, why did the Samaritans, who were saved, in Acts 8 not yet have the Holy Spirit? Someone claiming to speak in tongues ... ... https://www.bible.ca/tongues-questions-for-pentecostals.htm

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Geographic variation caused New Testament canon variation from ... If the Orthodox church really is illuminated by the Holy Spirit so that men can trust her as "God's organization", why was she so wrong about something so simple? II. Summary overview of the development of the canon of the New Testament: 33 AD, Pentecost: Jesus initially made the promise of divine inspiration through the Holy Spirit exclusively to His apostles. (Jn 16:12-13) This promise was fulfilled when the church is born on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:1) The 3000 who were baptized by immersion for the remission of their sins, (Acts 2:38-41) who have no canon at all, ... doctrines would you not be able to prove without these books? None! This is what I believe Jesus meant when he said, "Scripture cannot be broken." and 1 Peter 1:23 that the "word of the Lord endures forever." And the word of God is "living, and active, and sharper than any two edged sword" (Heb 4:12) By Steve Rudd: Contact the author for comments, input or corrections. Click Your Choice Go To Start: WWW.BIBLE.CA ... ...https://www.bible.ca/b-canon-why-varied-geography-30-400AD.htm

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The Pattern of Congregational Benevolence in the New Testament A. Texts that deal with formal benevolence within a local congregation: 1. Acts 2:44-45 2. Acts 4:34-37 3. Acts 6:1-8 4. 1 Ti 5:9-16 B. Texts where one church helps another needy church(s) 1. Acts 11:27-30 Antioch to churches of Judea 2. Rom 15:25-28; 1 Cor 16:1,2; 2 Cor 8,9 Macedonia & Achaia to Jerusalem C. Texts where individuals are to show benevolence: (just a few of the many) 1. Gal 6:10 2. Jas 1:27 3. Mt 25 4. Heb 13:2 entertain strangers 5. 1 Jn 4:17 6. Parable of the Good Samaritan. II. The Pattern of collective benevolence A. Rich church to poor church. B. One church directly to another without ... This means that each local church MUST be involved in running orphans and widows homes. It is not optional, a command is a command! Gal 6:1 Brethren, even if a man [an individual not a church] is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, [an ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-church-benevolence.htm

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The Hermeneutics of the Bible and United States History! Moses: "God told priests to get fire for sacrifices from alter" Nadab and Abihu: "God never said we couldn't get fire for sacrifice somewhere else. Heb. 11:4 Able: "God said an Animal sacrifice" Cain: "God never said not to use the fruit of the ground" John 4:20 Jews: "God said Jerusalem was holy" Samaritans: "God never said this mountain was not holy" Mark 7:4 Washing of sacrifices was commanded Pharisees: "God never said not to require washing of cups" Acts 15:1,5 Christians: "God said Baptism was essential to salvation" Acts 2:38 Judaizers: "God never said Circumcision was no longer required." Eph. 5:19 Christians: "God said to Sing" Denominationalists: "God never said we couldn't play an instrument in worship" Phil. 4:16 Christians: "God said to send money from a church directly to a preacher" Institutionalists: "God never said one church could not send money to another in evangelism and set up a sponsoring church" 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Christians: "God said to make free will offerings ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/d-hermeneutic-strict-constructionist.htm

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Is your home built with Bible Blueprints? Now in our parable, God is the architect of the church and we are the builders. God has provided man with a set of blueprints... the Holy Bible. (Heb 8:5 & 1 Cor 3:10-11) They are the pattern of doctrine and worship for the church. But are the blueprints complete? Did God provide a complete set of blueprints or are we left to guess? Is the Bible complete enough to be considered an all sufficient guide? Jesus made this promise to the apostles in Jn 16:13, "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth". The apostles were inspired directly by the Holy Spirit and thus we have ... If not, you might wake up one morning and realize that something when very wrong when you were building and now it is too late to go back. Your problem, like in our story, requires major expensive renovations. The Bible is God's guide to man on how to live and worship. "God's divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness" 2 Pet 1:3. "Everything" means ... ... https://www.bible.ca/f-blueprint-hm.htm

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The significance of the first day of the week (Sunday) for Christians Jn 20:19 Jn 20:26 Acts 2:1 (We do not claim that these were worship services, just the early starting point of Sunday gatherings) The only time Christians are recorded to have assembled together was on a Sunday in Acts 20:7, never does it say the disciples assembled on the Sabbath. The only day ever mentioned when Christians broke bread was on Sunday: Acts 20:7 Christians are commanded every Sunday to give into a common treasury of the church: 1 Cor 16:1-2 Jesus was declared the Son of God on Sunday: Rom 1:4 Ps 2:7 "Today I have begotten thee" was fulfilled on Sunday when he rose: Acts 13:33 The sign that Jesus was glorified was given on Sunday: Jn 7:39 + Acts 2:1,32 The church officially began on Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1 Jesus was crowned king on a Sunday: Acts 2:33-36 The disciples reception of the promise of the Father on Sunday: Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit first fell upon the apostles on a Sunday: Acts 2:1-4 Salvation first preached by Peter on Sunday: Mt 16:19; Acts ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-sunday-significance-for-christians.htm

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Is your home built with Bible Blueprints? Now in our parable, God is the architect of the church and we are the builders. God has provided man with a set of blueprints... the Holy Bible. (Heb 8:5 & 1 Cor 3:10-11) They are the pattern of doctrine and worship for the church. But are the blueprints complete? Did God provide a complete set of blueprints or are we left to guess? Is the Bible complete enough to be considered an all sufficient guide? Jesus made this promise to the apostles in Jn 16:13, "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth". The apostles were inspired directly by the Holy Spirit and thus we have ... If not, you might wake up one morning and realize that something when very wrong when you were building and now it is too late to go back. Your problem, like in our story, requires major expensive renovations. The Bible is God's guide to man on how to live and worship. "God's divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness" 2 Pet 1:3. "Everything" means ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/f-blueprint-hm.htm

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Messianic Bible Prophecy Fulfilled: Psalm 2 "You are my son, ... "You are my son, today I have begotten you" Dual prophecy Psalm 2 David Jesus God's anointed king 1 Samuel 16:13 God's anointed king Acts 13:32-37; Isa 42:1; Mt 28:18 God's begotten son Psalm 2:7; 89:20-27 God's only begotten son 2 Sam 7:14; Jn 3:16; Heb 11:17-19; Mt 17:5 Nations angry 2 Samuel 5 Jews angry Acts 4:25-26 Age 30 in Hebron 2 Samuel 5:4 Age 30 at baptism Lk 3:23; Mt 3:17; Isa 42:1 Introduction: 1. Psalm 2 is a classified as ... A. David's Coronation in Jerusalem in 1003 BC 1. God's anointed king: a. "Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah." (1 Samuel ... "As for the fact that He raised Him up from the dead, no longer to return to decay, He has spoken in this way: 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.' "Therefore He also says in another Psalm, 'You will not allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.' "For David, ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/Psalm2-double-dual-messianic-bible-prophecy-Midrashic-you-are-my-son-today-I-have-begotten-you-David-Christ-coronation-resurrection-anointed-king.htm

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The Sabbath is an Old Testament shadow or anti-type of heaven ... Incense, priestly garments and the Sabbath, for example were abolished and replaced with prayer, (Rev 5:8) good deeds (Rev 19:8) and heaven (Hebrews 4:4-11). Another outline to read: Hebrews 4 proves the weekly Sabbath was an anti-type of heaven Click to View Actual Sabbatarian argument: "The Sabbath was given before the fall of Adam and cannot be a shadow because all anti-types and shadows were given after the fall." Sabbatarian argument refuted: A. Sabbatarians overlook these 2 types in the garden of Eden which refute their whole line of reasoning: Adam was a type of Christ in the garden: 1 Cor 15:21-22; Rom 5:14 Tree of live was a ... Christian's Prayers Animal Sacrifices 1 Cor 5:7 Christ's sacrifice Sanctuary or Temple 1 Cor 6:19 Our physical bodies Priestly Robes Rev 19:8 Christian's good deeds Harp Eph 5:19 Christian's Heart Sabbath Rest Heb 4:3-11 Heaven "a Sabbath day- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come" Col 2:16-17 Click to View Hebrews 4 proves the weekly ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-sabb=shadow.htm

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Official creed of the Presbyterian Church Of the New Testament Matthew Ephesians Hebrews Mark Philippians James Luke Colossians I Peter John I Thessalonians II Peter Acts of the Apostles II Thessalonians I John Romans I Timothy II John I Corinthians II Timothy III John II Corinthians Titus Jude Galatians Philemon Revelation All which are given by ... whereby it doth abundantly evidence itself to be the Word of God; yet, notwithstanding, our full persuasion and assurance of the infallible truth and divine authority thereof, is from the inward work of the Holy Spirit, bearing witness by and with the Word in our hearts. [6.006] 6. The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man's ... and the Spirit against the flesh. [6.077] 3. In which war, although the remaining corruption for a time may much prevail, yet, through the continual supply of strength rom the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regerate part doth overcome: and so the saints grow in grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-presby-west.htm

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Myths about separation, divorce and the Bible Malachi 2:14; The innocent Christian abandoned by the unbelieving spouse: 1 Cor 7:15 Unlike God's hatred, Mal.2:16 (includes qualified authorization) Catholics condemn all divorce. Rejection contributes to fading societal stigma against divorce (Alive and well in the Church). Denies Divine authority for divorce From Moses, Matt.19:8. Same word, I Cor.14:34; Same root, Acts 26:12; Consider H.S.'s description of Joseph's action, Matt.1:19. ... from stealing...." "If can't keep from sexual immorality...." Myth: "I don't love him/her any more, I can divorce" Click to View Repent- love is commanded! A. More moral than God who knew nothing of such. B. Both commanded to love, Tit.2:4; Eph.5:25. If do not, sin! C. Solution? Repent. Confess sin. Start loving, now, Lk.3:8. (Usually confuses emotion with action. Love is action.) "Breaking the marriage vow doesn't count." Click to View Breaking marriage vows = divorce = sin Num.30:2; Deut.23:21; Rom.1:31-32. Click to View Go To Start: WWW.BIBLE.CA ... ...https://www.bible.ca/marriage/marriage-myths-separation-divorce.htm

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Weekly Church Attendance is Essential! Weekly Church Attendance is Essential! A. Christians met every Sunday: 1. The Bible warns against forsaking the assembly: Heb 10:25 a. Acts 20:7 tells us they came together for the purpose of breaking bread b. The book of 1 Corinthians gives us strong evidence Christians met weekly: Christians assembled regularly: 1 Cor 11:17-18,20,33; 14:23,26 1 Cor 16:1,2 giving "EVERY first day" infers habitual weekly assembly 2. Let us show proper commitment and respect ... the Apostles) 2 "The apostles further appointed: On the first day of the week [Sunday] let there be service, and the reading of the Holy Scriptures, and the oblation [Lord's Supper], because on the first day of the week our Lord rose from the place of the dead, and on ... We abuse the Lord's Day when we do nothing; when we merely rest or seek entertainment. Such is not in keeping with the proper observance of the Lord's Day. We should use it to assemble together and to worship God in Spirit and in Truth, John 4:24. The early church ... ... https://www.bible.ca/g-weekly-attendance.htm

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Eph 2:15 proves the 10 commandments are abolished! all called "The Lord's appointed times" and "holy convocations". Click to View Ezek 20 calls the first and fourth commandment, "My statutes and My ordinances" Click to View Neh 8 uses interchangeably without distinction, the following terms: "the book of the law of Moses", "the law", "the book of the law", "the law of God", "book of the law of God" and includes Longer more detailed outline: The Ten texts where the 10 Commandments are called, Statutes, Ordinances and Decrees. B. Keyword connections of Eph 2:15 with other texts Found in Texts How Adventists interpret Abolished (Strongs #2673) Eph 2:15 Rom 7:2-6 2 Cor 3:7,11,13,14 Ceremonial law 10 Commandments 10 ... glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading [Strongs #2673] as it was, how will the ministry of the Spirit fail to be even more with glory? For if the ministry of condemnation has glory, much more does the ministry of righteousness abound in glory. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-10-commandments-abolished-Ephesians-2-15.htm

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Jesus Is The Example For Children In The Home The application in specific circumstances often prove difficult. 3. Bible teaches by both precept and example; rule and illustration (cf. Subject of conversion) Thus divine message clearly understood. 4. This evening I propose to consider the laws of God on this subject in the context of the divine example found in this ... E. Jesus Grew In Favor With Man, v.52 1. Typical attitude today, "I don't care what other people think." 2. Christians should care, I Cor.8; Rom.14:19; Heb.10:24-25 II. JESUS APPRECIATED THE SPIRITUAL A. Jewish law stated that child at age 12 became "Son of the law," began to observe its requirements; feasts, etc. v.41, 42 B. At this point in ... B. Later in life, Jesus submission to abusive authority was sited by Peter as example for slaves and wives, I Pet.2:18, 21, 3:1 C. Same kind of submission required of children. 1. "this is right," Eph.6:1. 2. "in every thing," Col.3:20. V. JESUS HONORED HIS PARENTS A. He "continued in subjection," Lk.2:51 1. Submitted when ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/children-jesus-example.htm

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Texts Calvinists misuse to prove "Calvinistic Predestination We Speak truth in LOVE 1. Acts 4:28 What was "determined before?" The death of Jesus! This death had been prophesied as a part of God's plan (Lk. 22:21-22; Acts 2:22-23). The Jews did not realize that they were fulfilling God's plan and He did not force them ... But now this plan is revealed as the wisdom of God (Eph. 3:3-5; 1 Pet. 1:10-12). This sacrifice was "for our glory" or salvation. It was a part of God's eternal purpose (Eph. 3:8-11). 3. Romans 8:28-30 Who is under consideration here? "those who love God" - not a few whom God loves "the called according to His purpose" - we are not called by a still, mysterious voice or by a direct operation of the Holy Spirit or by God Himself, but by the gospel (2 Thess. 2:14). Those who ... Those who are chosen are those who are "in Him" (Christ) vs. 3-4 We become God's children by our faith in and obedience to Christ's gospel (v. 5). God adopts us into His family upon our obedience (Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:4-6). The counsel of God's will (v. 11) ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cal-U-calvinist-prooftexts.htm

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Douglas, J. D. & Bruce F. F.: New Bible Dictionary The earliest foreshadowing is contained in the narrative of the creation, where Elohim is seen to create by means of Word and Spirit (Gn. i. 3). (New Bible Dictionary, J. D. Douglas & F. F. Bruce, Trinity, p 1298) It is thought that Gn. i. 26 ('And God said, Let us make man in our image and after our likeness') implies that a revelation of the Triune God had been given to man when first created, inasmuch as he was to be given the divine ... p 1298) The threefold Aaronic blessing (Nu. vi. 24) must also be noted as perhaps the prototype of the New Testament apostolic blessing. (New Bible Dictionary, J. D. Douglas & F. F. Bruce, Trinity, p 1298) The apostolic conception of the Holy Ghost and of His relation to the Father and the Son is clear from Acts. ... The apostolic benediction, 'The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all' (2 Cor. xiii. 14), not only sums up the apostolic teaching, but it interprets the deeper meaning of the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Douglas.htm

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Biblical Trinity is not borrowed from the pagans! ... time, the Christian church insists that God is One in "substance" (Latin substantia, existence or inner essence), and thus combines in it "mystery" (a formula or conception which really transcends human understanding) the truths set forth in the Holy Scriptures. ... The divine work of salvation is thus prosecuted in the historical threefold relation of Father, Son and Spirit. This threefold relation soon found fixed expression in the triadic formulae in 2 C. 13:13, and in I Cor. 12:4-6.2" The form is first found in the baptismal formula in Mt. 28:19; Did., 7. 1 and 3. Perhaps recollection of the many triads of the surrounding polytheistic world contributed to the formation of these threefold formulae. More likely, however, is ... For in Judaism, as in the early Church, we find triadic formulae, and even formulae with four or more members. Justin combines the triad God, Christ and angel, with that of Father, Son and Spirit, to produce the fourfold (Apol., 1, 6). Eph. 4:4 ff. has spirit and ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-pagan.htm

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Christians are the TRUE Hebrews (etymology, origin of the word ... ...Acts 7:6; 13:17) Click to View The Israelites crossed the Jordan itself to enter the promised land: Joshua 1:2 Although the Jews were no longer considered literal sojourners after Joshua crossed the Jordan and entered the promised land, yet Heb 4:8, shows that they were still spiritual sojourners of the same city Abraham looked for: Heaven. The word "Hebrew" is used exclusively in the New Testament as a literal ethnic sect and never in a spiritualized way, (as the word "Israel" and "Jew" are spiritually applied to Christians: Rom 2:28; 9:6.) Having said this, Christians are described as offspring of Abraham by faith, not flesh in Galatians 3:7,27. This strongly implies that Christians are Hebrews, although the NT never calls them such. Further Eph 2:12-14 teaches that Christians are part ... sojourn, is like caging a bird or preventing pigs from wallowing. God's people are by nature, sojourners. Christians likewise "cross the sea" at baptism: 1 Cor 10:1-2 in an unmistakable antitype. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-christians-are-hebrews-etymology.htm

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The Ten commandments, by themselves, are not Gods Perfect Law ... B. Things the 10 commandments lack: Did not condemn: Drunkenness, obscene language, laziness, pride, pre-marital sex, deviant sex, bestiality. Do not forbid brethren taking brethren to court. (1 Cor 6) Does not command: forgiveness, repentance or helping the poor or Baptism or the Lord's supper. The rich young ruler had kept the 10 commandments from his youth up, but Jesus said he lacked something even though he had kept the 10 commandments acceptably: Lk 18:18-23 It does not tell us about the kingdom of God or how to enter it. There is no provision for forgiveness of sin therein. Heb 10:4 It permitted swearing, but Jesus forbade swearing: Mt 5:32 Four essential things lacking in 10 commandments: Acts 15:28-29 "For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than: these essentials: that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication; if you keep yourselves free from such things, you will do ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-10=perfect.htm

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Messianic Bible Prophecy Fulfilled: Matthew 2:23 "He shall be ... ... Only they would catch the obvious play on words found in the most important messianic text Isa chapters 7-11. The incredible power of this messianic prophecy is that in 730 BC when Isaiah was living, Mosaic Hebrew was the language of the general Hebrew public but at the time of its fulfillment, Aramaic and Greek were the native languages and Hebrew was functionally extinct among the masses. In other words, the Holy Spirit was able to construct the prophecies so that the fulfillment required a then ... an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power." (Acts 2:22-24) ii. "Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ-this Jesus whom you crucified." ... This is significant because Jesus was known as 'the holy one of God' (Mk 1:24; Lk 4:34; Jn 6:69; cf. Acts 3:14; 1 Jn 2:20; Rev 3:7). Moreover, in Mk 1:24 we find this: 'What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth (Ναζαρηνέ)? Have you ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/Matthew-2-23-triple-messianic-prophecy-Jesus-called-Nazarene-branch-from-branchland-holy-despised-Nazareth.htm

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Start here: Introduction and Overview to Sola Scriptura ... How can we know what antiquity was except through the Church? ... I may say in strict truth that the Church has no antiquity. It rests upon its own supernatural and perpetual consciousness. ... The only Divine evidence to us of what was primitive is the witness and voice of the Church at this hour." (Henry ... The common "slave class" Jehovah's Witness (the ones who knock on your door) cannot understand scripture themselves apart from what the Watchtower says. Like Catholics, they believe the Holy Spirit guides the organization to understand the Bible. Yet unlike the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, Jehovah's ... Unwritten Extra-biblical Authority? Truth: Sola Scriptura No 1 Tim 4:1 OT captivity, crucifixion No Gal 2:11 Lam 2:14 Jer 29:8 No Col 2:18 Ezek 13:1-7 Yes Eph 3:3 Yes 2 Pe 1:3 No 1 Peter 1:23 No Jude 3 No Gal 1:6 None 1 Cor 4:6 None Mt 7:21 Catholic Yes Yes: Pope and successors No No: Organiz Needed No No Yes Yes Fathers, Tradition none Mormon Yes Yes: Joseph Smith and ... ... https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-start.htm

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Schaff, Philip: 1. History of the Christian Church. 2. New Schaff ... ... i. 26, or such liturgical phrases of three members as the Aaronic blessing of Num. vi. 24-26 and the Trisagion (q.v.) of Isa. vi. 3. On the other hand, the development of Christology and, later, of the doctrine of the Trinity has undoubtedly been ... the deeper minds of heathen antiquity showed a presentiment of a threefold distinction in the divine essence; but only a remote and vague presentiment which, like all the deeper instincts of the heathen mind, serves to strengthen Christian truth. ... But the New Testament and the Christian consciousness as firmly demanded faith in the divinity of the Son, who effected redemption, and of the Holy Spirit, who founded the church and dwells in believers; and these apparently contradictory interests could ... II Cor. iv. 18). The philosophy of Plato is eminently theistic. God," he says, in his " Republic " (716 A), " is (literally, holds) the beginning, middle, and end of all things. He is the supreme mind or reason, the efficient cause of all things, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Schaff.htm

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Role of the Husband in the Bible B. Be Responsible. 1. Accountable. Cf. Executives; Bank presidents, Head coaches, etc. a. Principle is taught in concept of stewardship. I Cor.4:1-2. Will give account for selfishness, sloth, etc. b. Negatively; keeping things under ... May seem irrational, but if important to wife, important to husband. II. Loving Leadership. A. Like Christ, Eph.5:23. 1. Describes more than authority, also kind of authority. Like physical head; supervises nourishment, care of body. Doesn't run off on own. Constantly concerned, aware. Dedicated to providing for her benefit, her safety. 2. Should make submission easier, though never easy. Cf. Isa.40:10-11. 3. Should generate love in return, Rom.2:4, I Jn.4:19. 4. Misunderstandings: a. Such love guarantees wife's love and ... His example demonstrates both, how to do it and that it can be done. (Both husband and wife fail but responsibility of neither is nullified.) 3. We have guidance of H.S. through God's perfect, complete revelation. Divine wisdom is ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/husbands.htm

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Synagogue prototype master summary chart and introduction: The ... Christians: Jew and Gentile Weekly attendance No (3 times a year) Yes: every Sabbath Yes: every first day, Sunday. Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 16:2 Government Levitical High priest Sole top authority (like Catholic Pope) Democracy: Body of equal rulers (Mark 5:22, 35-36, 38; Luke 8:41, 13:14) Democracy: plurality of equal elders/ bishops/ shepherds. 1 Tim 3; Tit 1 Clericalism Yes: Non-priests who entered the Holy Place were stoned. No: Any Jew could lead any event in the synagogue. ... The Herodium Synagogue had freestanding columns that were symbolic not structural Christians are the freestanding columns and the church is the pillar of truth. 1 Tim 3:15; Rev 3:12. The first church buildings had columns. Refugee sanctuary Yes "horns of altar" ... But if it was impossible for animal sacrifices to forgive sins (Hebrews 10:4,11) AND if Christ died once for all for sins (Heb 10:12), WHY RESTORE ANIMAL SACRIFICES? b. Premillennialism is pure rank heresy. The next event is the last event: THE END: Second ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Worship-Introduction-master-Summary-chart-Synagogue-First-century-early-Christian-Church-New-Testament-patterned-copied-ancient-prototype-ritual-liturgy.htm

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The Apostolic Fathers viewed oral tradition as a duplicate of ... This is most troubling to Roman Catholic and Orthodox defenders of an oral tradition that is distinct from scripture. The Apostolic Fathers in fact viewed oral tradition as a duplicate of scripture. Tradition #2: Verbal inspiration. (Jer 1:9; 1 Cor 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 3:6; 2 Tim 2:2) Inspired ... The "with many other words" in Acts 2:40 represent inspired oral traditions that are lost forever. Yet for some time these specific words were likely remembered by many who heard them. There are literally thousands of inspired sermons that the Holy Spirit. "They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching". (Acts 2:42) Although we do not know specifically what the ... Today the Roman Catholic church has redefined this "living voice" of oral tradition from the actual words spoken by Christ and the apostles, to whatever the Pope says today. "But the appeal to antiquity is both a treason and a heresy. It is a treason because it rejects the Divine voice of the Church at ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-tradition-5-types-2-oral.htm

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Pentecostal tries to defend manifestions with Scripture ... In Acts 2:13, on the day of Pentecost, Peter exhorts the gathered crowd that the ones they were observing who appeared to be drunk, were not drunk at all but were reacting to the visitation of the Holy Spirit. Also Jeremiah 23:9; .Ephesians 5:18. "My heart is broken within me, All my bones tremble; I have become like a drunken man, Even like a man overcome with wine" Jer 23:9 is the best they have! Yet here the prophet Jeremiah is speaking of his human emotional reaction to the fact that Israel will be judged and taken captive! He is speaking figuratively! It is incredible that she quoted this verse: "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit" Eph 5:18 It says EXACTLY THE ... We agree with Edwards, but the Pentecostal movement has done more damage to the image of the church than any other movement in history! Everybody EXCEPT Charismatics view them as RAVING LUNATICS!!! In fact this is exactly what God warned about in 1 Cor 14:23, "If ... ... https://www.bible.ca/tongues-defend-manifestions.htm

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Ancient Synagogues: 24 New Testament Synagogues Acts 16:13; 18:19-19:20 Smyrna Revelation 2:8-10 Iconium, Pisidia Acts 14:1-7 Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Jericho Lk 19:1, Excavation Thyatira Acts 16:14; Rev 2:18 2. Region of Galilee: The New Testament makes 15 general references to synagogues in Galilee 3. Region of Judea: The New Testament makes ... "The manifold wisdom of God is now made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus" (Eph 3:8-12) 1. The rise of Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome were all part of God's ... Bible passages: i. "The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch." (Acts 6:5) ii. "So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that occurred in connection with Stephen made their way to Phoenicia and Cyprus and ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Ancient-Synagogue-Archeological-Literary-Sources-Bible-Jesus-Israel-diaspora-first-century-oldest-pre70AD-Christian-infallible-inspired-Scripture-New-Testament-50ad.htm

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Death is a departure to the spirit world, not extinction "It came about as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin." (Genesis 35:18) Extinctionists Refuted!!! Death is not an extinction, the Holy Spirit clearly described death ... At death man becomes a "rephaim": a "ghost, "shade," or "disembodied spirit" Click to View At death man becomes a rephaim, i.e., a "ghost " "shade," or "disembodied spirit" according to Job 26:5; Ps. 88:10; Prov. 2:18; 9:18; 21:16; Isa. 14:9; 26:14,19. Instead of describing man as passing into ... Job 26:5 The departed spirits [Heb: rephaim] tremble under the waters and their inhabitants. Ps. 88:10 Wilt Thou perform wonders for the dead? Will the departed spirits [Heb: rephaim] rise and praise Thee? Prov. 2:18 For the ... Instead, he admitted the existence of the departed spirits of men but added that He could not be a departed spirit because, unlike a spirit, Jesus had flesh and bones! Acts 23:6-9 "But perceiving that one part were Sadducees and the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-death=departure.htm

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Weekly Sabbath Assemblies in Synagogues absent from the Tanakh ... Jn 20:19 Jn 20:26 Acts 2:1 (We do not claim that these were worship services, just the early starting point of Sunday gatherings) 4. The only time Christians are recorded to have assembled together was on a Sunday in Acts 20:7, never does it say the disciples assembled on the Sabbath. 5. The only day ever mentioned when Christians broke bread was on Sunday: Acts 20:7 6. Christians are commanded every Sunday to give into a common treasury of the church: 1 Cor 16:1-2 7. Jesus was declared the Son of God on Sunday: Rom 1:4 8. Ps 2:7 "Today I have begotten thee" was fulfilled on Sunday when he rose: Acts 13:33 9. The sign that Jesus was glorified was given on Sunday: Jn 7:39 + Acts 2:1,32 10. The church officially began on Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1 11. Jesus was crowned king on a Sunday: Acts 2:33-36 12. The disciples reception of the promise of the Father on Sunday: Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-4 13. The Holy Spirit first fell upon the apostles on a Sunday: Acts 2:1-4 14. Salvation first preached by ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Weekly-Sabbath-Synagogue-assemblies-first-day-Sunday-century-early-Christian-Church-New-Testament-worship-patterned-prototype-ancient-ritual-liturgy.htm

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Trinity proof texts: John 10:30-33 Therefore they were seeking again to seize Him, and He eluded their grasp. The argument stated: This section is a clear and precise statement of Jesus Christ's divine nature and equality with God in both purpose and being. The text cannot support the Modalist view that Jesus and the ... Ps 82 therefore, provided an intellectual "half step" making Jesus' job a little easier to teach He was uncreated God. Other "half-steps" include Gen 19:24; Ps 45:7; Isa 7:14; 9:6 ; Zech 12:10. These are the very kinds of verses the apostles used to prove Jesus was the Christ from the Old Testament: Acts 17:2; 11-12. Psalm 82:6 in the Septuagint (81:6) and the Massoretic text both call humans "gods" and "sons of God" ... Husband and wife are one in unity (one flesh) but remain two separate persons. The disciples one in unity but remain many separate persons. God is one in unity, but remain three separate persons in Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is the meaning in James 2:19 "You believe that God (Father, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-texts-john10-30.htm

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"The Sensational speech of Bishop Joseph Georg Strossmayer in ... Paul, St. Peter, St. James, and St. John - doctors to whom no one can deny the divine authority without putting in doubt that which the holy Bible, which is here before me, teaches us, and which the Council of Trent has proclaimed as the rule of ... Peter the head of the apostolic college. When Christ sent the apostles to conquer the world, to all He gave the promise of the Holy Spirit. Permit me to repeat it: if He had wished to constitute Peter His vicar, He would have given him the chief command ... The apostle assisted at the Council as all the others did, yet it was not he who summed up, but St. James; and when the decrees were promulgated, it was in the name of the apostles, the elders, and the brethren (Acts 15). Is it thus what we do in ... And the same apostle believes so little in the supremacy of St. Peter, that he openly blames those who would say, We are of Paul, We are of Apollos (I Cor. 1:12), as those who say, We are of Peter. If therefore this last apostle had been the vicar ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-joseph-georg-strossmayer.htm

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Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Raising God-Fearing ... C. Children will ultimately be responsible for their own eternal destinies; Ezek 18:20. 1. God has ordained that children are to be obedient and respectful:Eph.6:1-3;Col3:20; Prov. 4:1. 2. Children have the responsibility to serve God without any ... A. General Proverbs About Correction And Reproof: Prov 3:12 Prov 10:17 Prov 12:1 Prov 15:10 Prov 15:12 Prov 15:32 Prov 27:5 Prov 29:1 Prov 20:30 Eccl 7:5 Mt 18:15-17 1 Cor 4:21 Heb 12:5-13 B. Proverbs Especially For Parents: Prov 13:24 Prov 19:18 Prov 22:6 ... B. Emphasizing externals rather than Character: 1. Achievement oriented rather than character oriented: 1 Sam 15:22-23 2. Focusing of outward beauty, clothing & jewelry vs. inward spirit: 1 Sam 16:6-7; 1 Pet 3:3-4 3. More concerned with scholastic ... Mk 12:38-40; Mt 11:21-24; 2 Pe 2:20-21 b) Discipline more severely for repeat offences c) Do discipline for first time acts but less severely 2. God will punish some sins more severely than others: a) OT Law: Adultery-death; (Lev 18:20) b) OT ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/f-parenting-raising-kids.htm

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Encyclopædia Britannica ... Arius joined this tradition with the same aim-i.e., defending the idea of the oneness of the Christian concept of God against all reproaches that Christianity introduces a new, more sublime form of polytheism. This attempt to save the oneness of God led, however, to an awkward consequence. For Jesus Christ, as the divine ... of all nations, baptizing them mi the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28:19); and in the apostolic benediction: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all" (II Cor. 13:14). Thus, the New Testament established the basis for the doctrine of the Trinity. ... suppression of paganism, by law and by the sporadic destruction of pagan shrines, is balanced by particular acts of deference, such as the permission given in 326 to a pagan Athenian to use the imperial transport service to visit the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings in Egypt (a traditional centre of pagan "pilgrimage"). ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Britannica.htm

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Trinity: Oneness in unity not in number: Yachid vs. Echad ... How much more then could similar expressions be used to speak of the Lord, the Master, the King, and the God." (Answering Jewish objections to Jesus: Theological objections, Michael L. Brow, A Jew who converted to Christianity, Vol. 2, p9, 2000 AD) This correct observation does not change the fact that the Holy Spirit chose to use a plural word to refer to God in a polytheistic world of pagan gods instead of the singular "el". It must be most ... Here are a number of Old Testament passages that are either directly quoted in the New Testament, or contain parallel thoughts. Unified one Echad Old Testament Hen New Testament Two shall become one flesh Gen 2:24 Mt 19:5 God is one Deut 6:4 Mk 12:29,32; Jn 10:30; 1 Cor 8:4; Eph 4:6 one people Gen 11:6; 34:16, 22 John 11:52; Gal 3:28 one heart 2 Chron 30:12; Jer 32:39 Acts 4:32; Phil 1:27; 2:2 Two objects becoming one sticks: Ezek. 37:17 flocks: Jn 10:16 assembly as one Ezra. 2:64 Romans 12:5, 15:6; 1 Cor 12:5,12 D. "Echad", denoting an ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-oneness-unity-yachid-vs-echad.htm

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What Early Christians believed about BAPTISM ... then is what it means to be `born again of water and Spirit': Just as our dying is effected in the water [Rom. 6:3, Col. 2:12-13], our living is wrought through the Spirit. In three immersions and an equal number of invocations the great mystery of baptism is completed in such a way that the type of death may be shown figuratively, and that by the handing on of divine knowledge the souls of the baptized may be illuminated. If, therefore, there is any grace in the water, it is not from the nature of water, but from the Spirit's presence there" (The Holy Spirit, 15:35). 379 AD Basil the Great "For prisoners, baptism is ransom, forgiveness of debts, the death of sin, regeneration of the soul, a ... woman from the error, the enemy; make her alive in Thy life, and perfect her in Thy perfection." ("The Acts of Philip," Author unknown, Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 8, pg. 498) THEODOTUS "Now, regeneration is by water and spirit, as was all creation: 'For the Spirit of God moved on the deep.' ... ... https://www.bible.ca/H-baptism.htm

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Role of the Wife in the Bible ... Keeping God's rules is not conditioned on mate's conduct. Unscriptural! B. Remember, husband's responsibilities are non-conditional, Rom.5:8, 10. C. Peter addresses problem for various submissive relationships. 1. Slaves, I Pet.2:18-19, 20. 2. ... holy, Heb.13:4; William's. b. Consider instructions of I Corinthians 7. v.2, Help husband avoid fornication. Are you really helping? v.4, No authority over own body. (Exception to husbands authority, his body. Wife has authority over husband's body.) v.5, "Do not deprive." No bargaining, motivating, paying back. v.5, "with consent for a season, lest Satan tempt...". Therefore, no unscriptural separation (indefinite, unconsenting). (For same reason, no unscriptural divorce, I Cor.7:10.) 4. ... Wife, do you love your husband enough to live for Him? 3. If answer is negative, realize that you are out of harmony with will of God. There will be dire consequences, both for time and for eternity, unless you repent and submit to God's divine ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/wives.htm

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Parenting Encyclopedia: How to raise God fearing kids! ... Positives often overlooked, expected, normal, therefore unnoticed. c. Takes conscious effort to be aware. Lord's disciple includes words of encouragement. Cf. Rev.2:2-3, 4. Express gratefulness, appreciation. "You have really been doing ... positive goal in mind, backed up with the rod. 2. "Discipline of Lord" includes chastening, Heb.12:5-6. 3. Rod is Biblical, Prov.13:24; 19:18 KJ; 23:13, 14; 29:15. 4. Prov.22:6, "Will not depart." Is not a promise. Cf. Footnote. It is a warning! Cf. Prov.29:15. Prov.22:6 per footnote. 5. Misconception: "Never discipline in anger." Where in Bible? Eph.4:26. From man, not God. "Non judgmental." 6. Contrast the Lord's training and admonition, Ps.7:11; II Sam.22:8-9; Isa.30:27, Num.12:9-10; Jer.7:20. B. Second Word-"admonition" or "instruction." 1. Involves seeing something wrong and verbally confronting with God's word; touching heart with divine responsibility. 2. Factor that separates admonition of the Lord from training of behaviorist, as dog or pigeon. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/marriage/parenting.htm

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Pentecostal "Slain in the Spirit" is occult, non-Christian and ... ... The last text they use to shore up their doctrine is the account of Paul encountering the Lord on the road to Damascus. What is interesting in the Acts 9 account is that only Paul is slain, i.e. falls off of his horse. The men with Paul, were (1) ... Paul never lost consciousness, his faculties were very sharp, he was able to speak, he rationally answered the Lord. John White used the following two verses in his book When The Spirit Comes With Power to justify falling down under the Holy Spirits power: Daniel 10:9-10 But the sound of his words came to my ears, and on hearing his voice I went into a deep sleep with my face to the earth. Then a hand gave me a touch, awaking me, and putting me on my knees and my hands. Rev. 1:17 - And when I saw ... First, Daniel was a writing prophet and as such the Lord manifested His Word to those prophets in various ways (dreams, visions, divine appearances, etc.). Second, Daniels experience was unexpected, whereas people fully expect to be slain in the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/tongues-slain-in-spirit.htm

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Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Raising God-Fearing ... C. Children will ultimately be responsible for their own eternal destinies; Ezek 18:20. 1. God has ordained that children are to be obedient and respectful:Eph.6:1-3;Col3:20; Prov. 4:1. 2. Children have the responsibility to serve God without any ... A. General Proverbs About Correction And Reproof: Prov 3:12; Prov 10:17; Prov 12:1; Prov 15:10; Prov 15:12; Prov 15:32; Prov 27:5; Prov 29:1; Prov 20:30; Eccl 7:5; Mt 18:15-17; 1 Cor 4:21; Heb 12:5-13 "For whom the Lord loves He reproves, Even as a father ... Gentile and a tax collector." Matthew 18:15-17 "What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness?" 1 Corinthians 4:21 "and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, "My son, ... Mk 12:38-40; Mt 11:21-24; 2 Pe 2:20-21 b) Discipline more severely for repeat offences c) Do discipline for first time acts but less severely 2. God will punish some sins more severely than others: a) OT Law: Adultery-death; (Lev 18:20) b) OT ... ... https://www.bible.ca/f-parenting-raising-kids.htm

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Must I keep the Ten Commandments today? ... In the New Testament we read: "Let no corrupt communications proceed out of your mouth . . . " (Eph. 4:29). In James 3:9, speaking in reference to the tongue, the writer says: "Therewith bless we God, - - - ". It is just as wrong to use the Lord's name in a flippant manner today as it was then. 4. The fourth commandment, -"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" enjoined upon the Israelites the observance of seventh-day worship. They were required to keep it as a memorial of their deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 31:12-17). Inasmuch as we are not Israelites (descendants of ... The last time the Sabbath is mentioned in the New Testament is in Colossians 2:16. There Paul issues a warning against those who would seek to bind it. The only commandment peculiar to the Israelite order was the law of the Sabbath. Christians meet for worship today, not on the Jewish Sabbath, but the Lord's day, the first day of the week (Acts 20:7; I Cor. 16:1,2; Rev. 1:10). 5. The fifth commandment is: ... ... https://www.bible.ca/s-10-commandments.htm

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Acts 20:7 Proof of weekly communion on Sunday ... Do you not have houses to eat and drink in?" (1 Cor. 11:22). "But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment" (1 Cor. 11:34). "For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking" (Rom. 14:17) Jesus commanded disciples to partake of the Lord's Supper (Matt. 26:26-28; Lk. 22:19; etc.) Jesus commanded disciples to assemble (Heb. 10:25). Any connection between Lord's Supper and Assembly? Here is an assembly (commanded by Jesus: Heb. 10:25). They broke bread (commanded by Jesus: 1 Cor. 11:23ff). They came for such a purpose. They did it on the first day of the week. The dichotomy is clear: common meals are taken at home, assembly is for the Lord's Supper. Here in Acts 20:7 the church gathered ... Yet the night after the day light of the first day of the week was called "evening ON THAT DAY.) G. Pattern of holy days: Every Sunday we should have communion: If communion was yearly, it will specify month and day, (ie 14 day of the 1 month) If communion was monthly ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-sunday-weekly-communion-acts-20-7.htm

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Rapture Refuted! Pre-tribulation Rapture and Premillennialism ... The only doctrine more recent is the invention of the sinner's prayer for salvation by Billy Sunday in 1930, which was made popular by Billy Graham in 1935. 3. Rapture promoters usually claim to have inspiration, are prophets, apostles, "the Elijah", have special illumination from the Holy Spirit and that God has revealed new ... John Hagee and others who oppose "replacement theology" are rank false teachers whom apostle Paul condemns as "fallen from grace, severed from Christ". (Gal 4:10; 5:4; Rom 7:1-7; Jer 31:31 + Heb 8:6-13) click to view Christians are God's true "Jews" today. 1. Christians are the true Jews and true Israel today 2. The church is God's Israel ... Take the interactive Bible study and learn for yourself! The End Times began when Jesus walked the earth. We have been in the last days for 2000 years. Last Days/End Times: Hebrews 1:2; 1 Peter 1:20 Acts 2:15-17; Joel 2:28; James 5:1-3 click to view Matthew 24 fulfilled in 70 AD when the Temple was destroyed click to view ... ... https://www.bible.ca/rapture.htm

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The office of Elders, pastors and bishops ... Full time preachers in the New Testament were not always elders. Apostle Paul was not an elder: no where in the Bible is Paul referred to as an elder. Paul wasn't married: 1 Cor 7:7, therefore was not even qualified: 1 Ti 3:2,4,5. Peter on the other hand, was both a full time preacher and an ... "It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do." 1 Timothy 3:1 "Be on guard for yourselves and for ALL THE FLOCK, AMONG WHICH the Holy Spirit has made you OVERSEERS, to SHEPHERD the church of God which he purchased with His own blood." Acts 20:28 " The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those ... VII. The Plurality Of Elders A. There is a pattern in the Bible where two or more men serve as elders. Never do you find a church with only one elder appointed. B. The divine directive: Tit 1:5 "For this reason, I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and APPOINT ELDERS IN ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-elders-pastors-bishops.htm

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Sola Scriptura and the Apostolic Fathers: 200 AD: Tertullian ... I may say in strict truth that the Church has no antiquity. It rests upon its own supernatural and perpetual consciousness. ... The only Divine evidence to us of what was primitive is the witness and voice of the Church at this hour." (Henry Edward Manning, The Temporal Mission of the Holy Ghost: Or Reason and Revelation, 1865, p 227-228) To anyone with an ... opinion, you would have been confuted in this matter by the Gospel of John, when it declares that the Spirit descended in the body of a dove, and sat upon the Lord. (Tertullian, The Flesh of Christ, ch 3) Click ... Obviously Tertullian believed that the scripture was understandable, by merely reading it. Paul stated as much in Eph 3:3-5, "When you read you can have my same level of understanding of the mystery of Christ." ... Even the apostle Paul gives a similar type of "one paragraph summary" of doctrine in 1 Cor 15:3-8. Of course, we must take issue with Tertullian's "rule of faith" on one key point: While he views this ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-apostolic-fathers-tertullian.htm

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